Palermo: 3,000 Years of History, Beauty, and Traditions
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1h 4m
Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
Founded by the Phoenicians nearly 3,000 years ago, Palermo subsequently became a Greek, Carthaginian, Roman, Arab, and Norman city. This mix of civilizations is palpable in Palermo art, architecture, food, and customs of the city. Join Dr. Rocky for this webinar where will explore this magical Sicilian city’s three millennia of history, beauty, and traditions.
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